this moment!

Hundreds of millions of people across the country are staring at laggy mobile phones or computer pages, staring at their own social accounts, or staring at Red Star's official account, waiting for Red Star to announce the list of winners.

Zheng Wenzhong was sitting on the big sofa, looking closely at the page on his mobile phone. He couldn't help but complain: "Fuck, can't we add some servers? Every time the traffic comes up, it crashes. What's going on? Who won the prize?"

Zheng Qian was on the phone not far away, chatting about business matters. He was not that concerned about this lottery. After all, he had a net worth of hundreds of billions and had to deal with a lot of things every day. Although he liked Wang Cheng's works and wanted to collect them It's a picture, but it doesn't make him drop everything and chase it. He just needs to let his son stare at it.

 After making the call, Zheng Qian came over, poured a cup of tea, and asked: "Have the results come out? Who won the prize? Have someone contact him and be sure to buy it."

Zheng Wenzhong shook his head and said gloomily: "I still don't know who won the prize, the server is down! Let me see if the official website of Hongxing has announced the list of winners!"

 Speaking, Zheng Wenzhong opened the official website of Hongxing, and then discovered that the official website of Hongxing also crashed at this time.

  After all, Hongxing is just a sports brand, and the official website is just that. The traffic is usually not high, and the server is naturally relatively average. At this time, a sudden influx of a large number of users is more straightforward than the crash of a social platform.

Zheng Wenzhong said depressedly: "The official website is also down. There are too many people now, and it seems that the results will not be seen all of a sudden. I wonder if Hongxing will operate in secret!"

Zheng Wenzhong, who grew up in the business district, knows very well that these lottery draws and the like are basically operated behind the scenes.

The artistic value of Wang Cheng's works is too high and too rare. It is normal for the boss of Hongxing to want to stay behind in secret.

Zheng Qian shook his head: "No, Liu Xing will not let go at this time. If he wanted it, he would not take it out. Now that he has taken it out, under the witness of so many people, he will definitely not engage in behind-the-scenes operations. I just don’t know who is the lucky one. It’s a pity that the one taken out for the lottery this time is Fengqiao Night Moor. It would be better if it was the preface of Tengwang Pavilion.”

Through some friends in the cultural circle, Zheng Qian knew that Wang Cheng's "Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng" was a true work of consecrating gods. This parallel essay directly raised Wang Cheng's historical status. Many big figures in the cultural circle have publicly stated This is the first parallel prose of all time. Its artistic value is so high that it is almost unimaginable. It can definitely be regarded as a family heirloom!

 Many people think that art or antiques are valuable because of the blessings of history. In fact, this is a misunderstanding.

 It can be said directly that antiques and national treasures of art that are valuable now were very valuable when they were born, or it can be said that they are more valuable than they are now.

And things that were not valuable in ancient times, even if they were buried underground and settled for thousands of years, are not very valuable when dug out now. Things that were used by ordinary people in ancient times and were used by hundreds of years of history in the antique market are sold for a few thousand or a few dollars. Tens of thousands or even one hundred thousand dollars is considered a rare masterpiece, and many sellers cannot accept it. Why can my authentic antiques that are hundreds of years old be sold for tens of thousands of dollars?

 Because the things that ordinary people used were not valuable in ancient times, and they are equally worthless in modern times!

 Many people think that they can achieve wealth and freedom by burying their pots and pans in the ground now and letting future generations dig them up and sell them at sky-high prices in a few hundred years. That is really too much.

Things that are cheap now will not be worth much if they are buried underground for a thousand years.

Those porcelains that have been auctioned for hundreds of millions of dollars seem to be sold for hundreds of millions of dollars now, but such high-quality official kiln products were specially made for the royal family when they were born. Several pieces were made at a time, and all of them were royal symbols. , you are not qualified to use it even if you are not a royal person, unless you are rewarded by the emperor.

If it was given by the royal family and flowed into the market, the price would be a frightening sky-high price, easily tens of thousands of taels of silver, and it would not be surprising to exceed one hundred thousand taels of silver. Based on the purchasing power at that time, it would far exceed today's hundreds of millions of Chinese coins.

 So, in fact, in terms of value purchasing power, those rare official kiln porcelains have not appreciated in value after hundreds or thousands of years of history, but have depreciated in value.

The biggest corrupt official in the Manchu Qing Dynasty spent a lifetime searching for and collected only two pieces of Ru kiln porcelain. Each piece was worth more than one hundred thousand taels of silver at the time, and now it has added hundreds of years of history before it can be sold for more than 100,000 yuan. To a price of one billion, what is this if not depreciation?

And those national treasure-level calligraphy and painting copybooks were also works of art that many powerful people competed for when they were born. Their value at that time was also extremely high, beyond the imagination of ordinary people. Now they have sold for hundreds of millions, or even more than ten or two billion. Nothing too much.

The authentic copybook of Wang Youjun that was said to have been taken to the grave by Li Er is now being purchased for a sky-high price of more than 5 billion. If it were put up for auction, it would not be surprising if it sold for 7 to 8 billion.

This seems to be a sky-high price, but in Li Er's time, this copybook was a treasure that even the Wang family, a super wealthy family, could not bear to take out. Emperor Li Er would try his best to collect it and even take it to the grave when he died. The value of the peerless treasure at that time was also absolutely sky-high, and its purchasing power definitely exceeded the current five billion, or even tens of billions.

so!

Although the ancient poems and articles written by Wang Cheng at this time were all new and seemed to have no time to settle, as long as the level of the work itself reached an unprecedented level and was recognized by many professionals and sought after and supported by many people, then It’s really not surprising at all that it sold for such a high price.

Because each of Wang Cheng's works is an eternal masterpiece, with calligraphy blessings comparable to Wang Youjun's, and cursive calligraphy blessings that surpass the ancients, as well as its own legendary color, and the background of the era when traditional culture was declining, etc. Together, the value of Wang Cheng's works has been pushed to a higher level.

 The core reason is actually one thing—things are rare and valuable!

 In this entire era, no one can do it.

 In the entire thousand years of history, no one has been able to do it!

 Such works have been unique for thousands of years. It is most normal that they are sought after by many wealthy people and can be sold for sky-high prices. It is strange that they cannot be sold for high prices.

If Wang Cheng's authentic Preface to Prince Teng's Pavilion were put up for auction, Zheng Qian would really buy it at any cost and keep it as a family heirloom and the cultural heritage of the Zheng family.

Even if the price exceeds 2 billion, Zheng Qian will not frown.

 Because such an eternal and first-class article is worth any price.

Fengqiao Night Mooring is a bit worse. Although it is also a masterpiece that has been handed down from generation to generation, and has the calligraphy blessing of Wang Cheng comparable to Wang Youjun, it still cannot be compared with the Preface to Prince Teng's Pavilion.

However, there are too few authentic works of Wang Cheng that have been circulated now, and the preface to Prince Teng's Pavilion may never be circulated.

Therefore, Zheng Qian would buy and collect this authentic piece of "Mooring at Fengqiao at Night" as much as possible.

 …

In Beijing, Wang Xueming also did not sleep. He was writing in his study. A video of Wang Cheng writing on the Ganxi Satellite TV program was playing in front of him.

Beside him, several assistants were staring at the phone page.

“It’s been more than ten minutes and it’s still freezing. This platform is terrible.”

“The official website of Hongxing is still down. I don’t know who won the prize!”

“I contacted my acquaintances at Hongxing, and they said they didn’t know who had won the lottery yet. The system was frozen, and they couldn’t see the background information, so they had to wait.”

Wang Xueming finished writing a few words, put down the brush, and looked at his assistant: "The system has not been restored yet?"

An assistant immediately replied: "Mr. Wang, the system has not been restored yet. Otherwise, you can contact Mr. Liu of Hongxing in advance and ask him if he knows the winning list. If we can know the winning list in advance, we can Contact the lucky winner and you can buy this work more smoothly."

Wang Xueming thought for a while, hummed, and then took out his phone and called Liu Xing himself.

Liu Xing was also anxious at the company headquarters at this time: "It hasn't been restored yet? What does the platform say? When will our official website be restored?"

Someone from the technical department immediately replied: "Mr. Liu, our official website crashed due to too much traffic. If we want to recover, we must either quickly and significantly increase the server bandwidth, or we can only wait for the traffic to slowly decrease! As for the On the social platform, they said they are still processing it, and it will take at least a few minutes!"

“However, they said we can now see the background news in advance.”

 Liu Xing was stunned for a moment, and then quickly opened the backend to view the list of winners.

 He wanted to confirm whether an employee of his company had won the lottery.

If an employee of his own company wins the prize, then he can be the first to win the prize. He can contact the employee first and buy Wang Cheng's original Fengqiao Night Mooring at a high price without giving other people the chance to contact him.

but…

He glanced at the name of the first prize winner, and then searched it in his company's personnel system. He was a little disappointed when he found that it was not an employee of his company, but he planned to have someone call him immediately.

Hum buzz…

At this time, Liu Xing's phone rang, and it was a private phone. When he saw Wang Xueming's name, he was stunned.

 Because, although he and Wang Xueming knew each other, they basically had no contact.

 The two are not on the same level.

Wang Xueming is a wealthy man behind the scenes from a famous family in Beijing, controlling assets worth hundreds of billions.

 At the peak of Hongxing’s career before Liu Xing, he was far from being able to touch the tail of Wang Xueming’s industry, and later he almost went bankrupt.

so!

This is the first time that Wang Xueming can call Liu Xing in person.

Liu Xing immediately answered the phone: "Hello, Mr. Wang!"

Wang Xueming smiled and said: "Mr. Liu, don't be so polite. I'm contacting you this time because I have something to ask for!"

Liu Xing instantly understood what the other party wanted: "Mr. Wang, do you want to know the list of winners?"

Wang Xueming admitted frankly: "Yes, I want to get this authentic painting of Wang Cheng. Can Mr. Liu do me a favor? I owe you a favor!"

Liu Xing smiled bitterly and said, "Mr. Wang, to be honest, I want it too."

Wang Xueming: "I know that there is no one who doesn't want the authentic work of Wang Cheng. All you need to do is give me the name and contact information of the winner. Then we will work on our own merits. Regardless of whether I buy this work or not, I I still owe you this favor."

Liu Xing had a good sense of Wang Xueming and immediately said: "Okay! Mr. Wang has said so, I will definitely help you!"

 After saying that, Liu Xing told Wang Xueming the information about the lottery winner.

 Hang up the phone, Liu Xing was about to contact the lottery winner when the phone rang again. It was also a private phone number and it was also a business circle boss. He had to answer the phone. It was also asking for information about the lottery winner. He also had to tell people...

Liu Xing had thought before that Wang Cheng, the only work that could be traded, might be sought after by many big guys, but he never expected that it would be so intense.

 Almost all big business people he knew and didn't know contacted him, and they all expressed their determination to buy this work.

 Liu Xing is basically certain that it is impossible for him to compete with these big guys.

Hongxing has just gotten on the right track. Although he has money in his account, he cannot spend too much money to fight for it at any cost.

 It is conceivable…

This painting of Maple Bridge at Night may eventually sell for a sky-high price.

certainly…

The premise is that the lucky winner is willing to sell.

 …

Li Li is just an ordinary person among Wang Cheng’s hundreds of millions of fans.

He started to become a fan of Wang Cheng when Wang Cheng appeared on the stage of Tomorrow Idol.

　　He used to be dismissive of those brainless fans who chase stars, thinking that people who chase stars are brainless and have lost their sense of self!

until…

After watching Wang Cheng's performance, he became completely obsessed with Wang Cheng's music and stage performances. Later, he wanted to spend money to go to Shanghai to watch Wang Cheng's concert, but he failed to get tickets every time, and scalper tickets were also horribly expensive. , he can't afford it at all!

And then…

Wang Cheng stopped releasing songs, and he gradually regained his senses and no longer wanted to be Wang Cheng’s fan.

but.

One after another of Wang Cheng's works captured him again, and he completely became a die-hard fan. He would go to Wang Cheng's social account to report every day, and every day on major platforms he would praise how wonderful Wang Cheng's masterpieces are. And rare.

He has bought all the peripheral products of Wang Cheng’s works that Hongxing has put on the shelves, and they are all the same. However, some of them are still on pre-sale and have not been received. However, he still waits patiently and complains and urges them as usual every day.

Today, he participated in the lottery held by Hongxing as usual, but he never dreamed that he would win.

because…

He knew that at least tens of millions of people were participating, so how could he win? If he had this luck, he would have won the jackpot long ago and achieved financial freedom. He would have had the money to go to Shanghai to watch Wang Cheng's concert in Shanghai.

so!

 He just participated in it on a routine basis.

He didn’t even wait for the winner list to be announced. He went to bed when the page got stuck after twelve o’clock.

But…

 He is not asleep yet.

The phone vibrated.

 Furthermore, it’s an unfamiliar number.

Li Li frowned slightly and did not answer.

Such an unknown number is 80% likely to be a telecom fraud or an advertisement.

 So, he usually doesn’t answer unknown numbers!

But…

There are dozens of such strange numbers in a row, and they are uninterrupted.

  Within half an hour, the phone never stopped!

 Seeing this situation, Li Li sat up from the bed, his face full of doubts.

 Such a situation is obviously abnormal...

 Even if it’s telecom fraud and advertising, you’re not so dedicated in the middle of the night, right?

Hum buzz…

 The phone rang again.

Still a stranger, Li Li answered the call and complained: "Hello? What are you doing so late?"

A nice female voice came from the phone: "Is this Mr. Li Li?"

 Do you know your own name?

 Li Li: “Well, I am!”

The female voice continued to ask: "Your social account is Haotian Liming? Is your registered mobile phone number XXXXXXXXXXXXX?"

Li Li's heartbeat accelerated instantly. Why did the other party know this and said yes, "Yes, where are you from?"

The other party immediately said: "Congratulations, Mr. Li Li. I am the customer service staff of Red Star Sports. I would like to inform you that you won the first prize in the lottery just held by our company. The prize was handwritten by our company partner Mr. Wang Cheng. An authentic work of "Mooring at Maple Bridge at Night". Please provide your home address and we will mail it to you within three working days."

Hum buzz…

Li Li felt a roar in his brain and sat blankly on the bed with his cell phone. After a while, he asked blankly: "You are not defrauding the company, are you?"

 Customer service said: “Of course not!”

 Li Li: “Do I need to pay something in advance?”

 Customer service: “No, just provide your delivery address.”

 Li Li: "Did I really win the prize? Is the prize an authentic painting of Wang Cheng's Night Mooring at the Maple Bridge? Is it an authentic painting by Wang Cheng?"

Customer Service: "Yes, you are the first prize. It is unique. The prize is the only one. It is the authentic copy of "Fengqiao Night Mooring" written by Mr. Wang Cheng! Do you have any questions?"

When Li Li heard that the other party didn't want to pay or anything, he determined with a high probability that the other party was real and that he might have really won the lottery, and the smile on his face couldn't stop spreading.

  He didn’t know the exact number of people participating in the lottery. He was sure that at least tens of millions of people participated.

 So many people participated, but he was the only winner!

How low is the probability?

Had he known earlier, he would have bought a lottery ticket today.

but…

The next second, he thought of the rich people on the Internet who had publicly stated that they wanted to buy authentic works of Wang Cheng's works, and he realized that his prize was more valuable than the lottery prize.

 “When will I receive my prize?”

Li Li asked immediately.

 Customer service: “We will send it out within three days!”

 Li Li took the trouble to ask several questions, and used his tablet to open the social platform that had recovered somewhat. He saw the list of winners announced on the official WeChat account of Hongxing. He was the only first prize winner.

 He knew that he had really won the lottery!

hang up the phone!

Li Li jumped up from the bed: "Ah ah ah... I won the prize..."

　　With a shout, he vented his excitement.

 The phone rang again.

This time, he did not refuse.

 Because, he knows that after he wins, his information will definitely be dug out by others. The person calling him now may want to buy his prize!

Wang Cheng’s original painting of Maple Bridge Night Mooring!

Li Li also liked that poem very much, and he also liked Wang Cheng's calligraphy very much.

 He wanted to collect such works for himself.

but…

He was itching to hear how much the other party could offer, so that he could estimate the size of his winnings this time!

so!

 He answered the phone.

The other party immediately said: "Hello, Mr. Li Li! I want to buy your prize from Hongxing Company, Mr. Wang Cheng's original Maple Bridge Night Mooring. Are you interested in selling it? The price is negotiable!"

 Li Li asked: "How much do you bid?"

The other party immediately said: "Three hundred million, trade immediately! I have people I know in Hongxing, and I can trade immediately. As long as you agree, you will give me an account, and I will transfer the money to you immediately, and then I will go to Hongxing Company myself. To get something, you don’t need to do anything, you just need to provide your account.”

 Three hundred million!

 You only need to provide an account and the money will be available immediately.

Li Li took a deep breath for a moment.

 There are many local tycoons on the Internet bidding hundreds of millions to buy it, including Zheng Qian, who is very well-known.

Li Li has also seen it, but after all, it is a propaganda on the Internet. In this era, who still believes in information on the Internet?

 Hence, Li Li didn’t believe much in the bids of rich second-generation people like Zheng Qian.

 At this time…

 Someone really offered 300 million directly!

Li Li knew that he was really lucky this time.

Just now he wanted to collect this authentic work by Wang Cheng for himself.

 But now…

 He hesitated.

 “Mr. Li? What do you think about it?”

The other party continued to ask, his tone a little anxious.

Li Li was about to speak when he saw another call coming in. He immediately said, "Sorry, I'll answer the phone."

 He knew that the person calling now must also want to buy Wang Cheng's works.

He immediately answered the unfamiliar number that came in, and a majestic voice came from the phone: "Mr. Li, I am Zheng Qian, you should know me, right? I bought Wang Cheng's works for 500 million, as long as you agree , I’ll give you the money right away, and I’ll go to Hongxing to get the stuff myself!”

"This is not Wang Cheng's best masterpiece, and the number of words is relatively small. Five hundred million is definitely a high price. You should believe in my credibility, Zheng Qian, right? How about it?"

　　His!

Li Li took the phone, took a deep breath again, and forced himself to calm down.

Just now someone offered 300 million, and he almost agreed.

  After all, he is just a white-collar worker in a third-tier small city, with a monthly salary of only seven to eight thousand. He lives a more comfortable life by himself, but he cannot afford to buy a house, get married, or support a family.

Three hundred million is enough for him to achieve wealth and reach the peak of his life. Even if he manages it well, he will be able to have wealth and freedom for generations to come, without having to worry about making money.

 But now, the rich second-generation Internet celebrity called in person and directly quoted 500 million!

 It is a full 200 million higher.

and.

 Li Li thought about the hundreds of calls he had made in the past half hour, and he knew that 500 million might not be the limit price.

 The value of Wang Cheng’s works far exceeds his imagination.

Phew!

“Mr. Zheng, of course I know you and believe in your credibility. However, I can’t clearly agree to you yet because many people are contacting me!”

Li Li said directly.

Zheng Qian immediately said: "Then you can ask other people's quotations. I can guarantee you that no matter how much others quote, I will add 10 million! You can come to me after asking for the highest price, and then add 10 million Sell ​​it to me. I am a loyal fan of Wang Cheng and I am determined to get Wang Cheng’s works.”

 (End of this chapter)